Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 168 A Bank Card

Eileen was in her room, secretly sketching. She had to do it covertly as her father

disapproved. She locked the door to ensure her privacy.

After half an hour of drawing, a sudden knock on the door startled Eileen. She quickly put away her sketchbook and went to answer it.

Seeing the person outside, Eileen asked coldly, “What do you want?”

Eric told her, “Come down for dinner.”

Eileen replied. “Got it, I’ll change my clothes and come down.”

Just as she was about to close the door, something blocked it. Eileen saw a foot wedged in the door

gap. “What are you trying to do?” she asked.

“Won’t you invite me in?” he asked with a smirk.

“You’re crazy. It’s time for dinner. Why would you want to come in?”

Seeing his intense gaze. Eileen felt uneasy but reluctantly said, “Fine, do as you wish.”

Releasing her grip on the doorknob, she turned around and went to the wardrobe. Taking our her usual cashmere long skirt, she put it on along with leggings since the house was heated. It wouldn’t be too cold. She walked into the bathroom to change. She didn’t forget to tie her long hair into a bun with a ha

tie, letting a few strands fall around her ears.

Eric sat at his desk, tapping his leg rhythmically. There was a workbook on his lap, and he was flipping through it, page by page.

Seeing him so engrossed, she secretly rolled her eyes. She couldn’t understand what was so interesting about it, thinking he was just pretending.

Today, Eric wore a light-colored sweater, exuding a mature aura. His well-defined facial features were cold and stern, with a touch of masculinity. His eyes were like deep black holes. hiding countless secrets.

People like him were skilled at concealing their hypocrisy and desires.

In the capital circle, Eileen had attended gatherings before and met handsome men, including professional models and somewhat famous actors.

Compared to them, Eric was not outstanding, but he had a unique temperament.

one locked

that

aura that surpassed many others. In his presence, people unconsciously felt

mere presence could send

he remained calm and composed, handling everything with

good man and

one of them.

her past life

before Vera got into trouble, Eileen rarely saw many women around him, except for Lilian, whom

Lilian should

He must know about it.

that his girlfriend

allowing anything to disturb his composure. He always handled

pair of pearl earrings in her hand. He wondered what she was daydreaming about. Suddenly, Eileen’s fingers loosened, and the earrings fell to her feet. As she bent down to pick them. up, Eric moved faster, picking them up before she

earrings, but instead of giving them to her, Eric

place, not daring to

are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed.” Eric stood beside her, his tall figure shielding her

“It’s nothing.”

“The other one…”

stood up. “No need, I can do it

echoed as she quickly appeared at the door. “Eric, you’re

eat!”

Eileen’s room before and curiously looked around. The

almost ready. I just

of flat Blake cashmere shoes. They were warm

in the hall. Several

the New Year, Eileen had to greet Will

have many rules when facing Eric, but he was strict with Eileen.

As for Vera…

Will but was still part of the family. Therefore, she wasn’t obligated to follow the Swan

bowed to Will. “I wish you good health

Will handed over a

it with both hands. The weight inside indicated there was at least ten thousand. “Thank you, Father.” Eileen showed a genuine

she received Will’s monetary gift, Eric took out another envelope

need. Father has already given me money. Eric, it’s not easy for you

given Vera

glanced at Vera.

it. Eric

the envelope, but Eric didn’t release his grip on it. “What about your

eyebrows slightly. “May you live